Alexey Ermakov: Helping Companies Reduce Their Plastic and Carbon Footprints

Nov 14, 2023 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Alexey Ermakov, France, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 17, SDG 9

Alexey: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! We are addressing plastic pollution. Currently, most plastics are fossil-made and not designed for a circular economy. Also, petroleum-based plastics are carbon intensive and contribute to climate change.

Mariama Camara: Beauty Brand Addressing the Industry’s Sustainability Challenge

Nov 08, 2023 Posted by: Anushree Nande Mariama Camara, NY, SDG 12, USA

Mariama: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! KANAFRIK addresses the beauty industry’s sustainability challenges. We are empowering women producers and local farmers to reduce plastic waste through reusable bags and pouches. We uphold fair trade, offer refills, and provide clean beauty products that benefit both people and our planet. As Africa’s first sustainable and zero waste store, we craft clean products using 100% natural ingredients sourced from the African continent, offering the world a chance to experience the essence of Africa through our exquisite collection—suitable for all genders, skin tones, and hair types. Our products are available in New York City and Côte D’Ivoire. KANAFRIK is an inclusive brand.

Ady Beitler: Leveraging Technology for the Equitable Distribution of Food

Sep 26, 2023 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Ady Beitler, Argentina, SDG 1, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 5

Ady: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! There are over two billion low-income people in the world who lack reliable access to basic products, such as healthy food and hygiene products. Yet, because of inefficiencies in the food supply chain, such as excessive intermediation and informality, basic products in low-income neighborhoods are at least 25% more expensive than in middle-income areas. That's why economists call them food deserts.

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